How can it be determined if an experiment is valid?
A)The observed change in the dependent variable is in fact due to the independent variable.
B)The results of the experiment apply to the real world outside the experimental setting.
C)The results do not account for the effects of extraneous variables.
D)The results are reported in well-known news media.
E)A and B are correct.

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An experiment is valid if the change in the dependent variable is due to the independent variable (internal validity) and if the results can be generalized to real-world settings (external validity).

How Can It Be Determined If an Experiment Is Valid